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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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288 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
Phoenix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Santos. Dos Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Simon Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Phoenix won't allow it.
Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dos Santos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phoenix . That's going to slow Dos Santos down.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phoenix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos slips a jab from Phoenix .
Dos Santos shoots for a takedown but Phoenix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Phoenix .
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Phoenix 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phoenix pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Phoenix swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Phoenix connects with a solid leg kick.
Simon Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Phoenix , looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes Phoenix against the cage but Phoenix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Phoenix , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Phoenix .
Phoenix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dos Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix .
Dos Santos defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix .
Phoenix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Santos's head backwards.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Dos Santos does no damage.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Phoenix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phoenix lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phoenix stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phoenix defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Phoenix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Phoenix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos looks for a takedown but Phoenix sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phoenix lands with a shot to the body.
Phoenix throws a lazy right hand but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Santos defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phoenix misses with a body punch
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix fails to land with a series of punches.
Simon Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phoenix pinned against the cage. Phoenix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dos Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix has control of Dos Santos's left arm, preventing Dos Santos from doing any damage.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phoenix is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Phoenix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dos Santos lands a couple of digs.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dos Santos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws a low kick but Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix throws a hook but Dos Santos avoids it easily.
Phoenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Santos is defended easily by Phoenix .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos scores with a jab. Phoenix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cain Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Phoenix .
A decent looking cross lands there for Phoenix .
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix .
Dos Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phoenix 's waist but Phoenix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dos Santos off to one side.
Phoenix scores with a jab.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
Phoenix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phoenix clinches up with Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix gets underhooks to prevent Dos Santos's takedown attempt.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
A short right from Phoenix .
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phoenix smiles and moves away.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix catches Dos Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Phoenix .
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cain Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
Dos Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Phoenix manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Santos walks into a left hand.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dos Santos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
Phoenix throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phoenix throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Dos Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos postures up in Phoenix 's guard and throws a big left but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phoenix is looking to stand up but Dos Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Santos with a nice head shot there.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Phoenix is retaining full guard.
Phoenix wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
Cain Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Phoenix has wrist control.
Dos Santos won't allow Phoenix to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phoenix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phoenix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos distracts Phoenix with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Santos is standing up over Phoenix . Phoenix looks to escape but Dos Santos dives into side control.
Dos Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phoenix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Santos working the body and head with strikes.
Phoenix stops Dos Santos from passing to mount.
Phoenix is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dos Santos is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with punches from side control.
Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos in side control, throwing shots but Phoenix defends.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dos Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix , who protects the arm well.
Phoenix tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Phoenix to escape the position.
Dos Santos looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cain Dos Santos.
I think Dos Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Dos Santos!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cain Dos Santos thanked Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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